Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice Resources

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The following resources are to help you engage and understand the current context of racial injustice and systematic racism.

Diversity & Social Justice Resources

Resources for understanding race (as a social construct)

- A compilation of resources
From the National Museum of African American History and Culture
by Pew Research

Resources for understanding what racism is and how it works

Resources for understanding racism in academia

Resources for engaging in anti-racism work and practicing solidarity

Resources for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) to engage in self-care

Books

( advanced)

Resources for the workplace

Black Owned Businesses You Can Support Right Now:
Barbara Whye, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Intel
Conversations. Help. Amplify. Nurture. Galvanize.Educate.

Financial Support Causes

Healing Resources

Email to join Black Women鈥檚 Blueprint Healing Circle: counseling@blueprintny.org

PODcasts

: A 14 part documentary series exploring witness in America. Hosted by John Biewen (2017), Scene on Radio, Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University

: Hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. Part of the 1619 Project, major initiatives form the New York Times

TED Talks and Youtube Video

by Mellody Hobson ( March 2014)
on ending systemic racism in America.
from Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
| Nike
by Heather C. McGhee
in the fight for racial justice
, explained by public policy expert Heather C. McGee
Ask yourself these .
.
in this legendary talk from Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy.

Additional Resources for Organizing

Other Toolkits

Event/Organizing Ideas

We encourage entities to take the time to organize events that will further support the work against state-sanctioned violence. Below are some options with resources/guides.

- Page 14 has a facilitation guide for healing circle.